Growing up, I never felt good enough. My mom never told me she loved me, and I often felt like her love was conditional...tied to whether or not I met her expectations. I promised myself I’d never repeat that pattern with my kids.

And yet… here I am, realizing that in different ways, I’m still passing down the weight of expectations.

In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I open up about the struggle so many parents face: wanting our kids to succeed in sports, school, and life...while fearing that we’re pushing them so hard that the joy disappears.

💡 Inside, I share:

• How fear of the future drives us to over-pressure our kids

• Why achievement doesn’t equal unconditional love

• The difference between instilling greatness vs. creating stress

• A new way of celebrating effort, progress, and joy

If you’ve ever worried that you’re expecting too much from your kids or felt torn between cheering them on and criticizing every misstep this episode will help you breathe, reflect, and reset.

Have you ever thought about starting a side hustle or business of your own but stopped because you didn’t know what to sell or how to begin?

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💡 This episode will help you understand why OfferLab is a no-brainer for moms who want to test the waters of online business without risking anything.

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Four weeks. Four states. Countless memories… and two very exhausted parents.

From California for my daughter’s national diving competition, to Missouri for my dad’s 80th, to New York for my high school reunion, and finally Florida for the grand opening of Universal Studios Epic...we did it all.

And here’s the truth: we did it all for the kids… while putting our sanity on the line in the process. Because let’s be real family vacations aren’t restful, they’re work. Early mornings, late nights, keeping kids entertained, and fighting against every theme park upsell (yes, I caved on the wands and power-up wristbands 😅).

But in the middle of the chaos, there were sweet surprises too like strangers complimenting my kids’ manners and those little moments that reminded me I am doing something right as a mom.

In this episode, I’m sharing the reality of parent vacations, the sacrifices we make, and why even though I came home needing a vacation from my vacation...I wouldn’t trade the memories for anything.

💡 If you’ve ever returned from a family trip more tired than when you left, this episode will make you laugh, nod, and feel a little less alone.